The SkyCity Casino in Auckland hosted the second event of Asia Pacific Poker Tour Season 3, and it was Kiwi Simon Watt, who walked away with the title and over NZD200,000 in prize money. The room was packed with spectators as the thrilling tournament played out, and while there players from six different countries on the final table, Simon overcame Frenchman Gerome Guitteau during a very short heads up confrontation
VENUE
Skycity Casino
SKYCITY Auckland
Cnr Victoria and Federal Streets
Auckland
New Zealand
Ph: 0800 SKYCITY (0800 759 2489)
Fax: +64 9 363 6010
Email: enquiries@skycity.co.nz
Casino dress code: smart casual (no shorts, sandals, sportswear, beach clothes or ripped jeans).
Minimum age: 20
MEDIA INFORMATION
To apply for accreditation before the event, please visit the Media page.
SCHEDULE
| Wed 15-Sep |
|---|
| 12.15pm APPT Auckland Main Event Day 1 Flight 1 $3250 ($3000+$250) |
| Thu 16 Sep |
| 12.15pm APPT Auckland Main Event Day 1 Flight 2 $3250 ($3000+$250) |
| Fri 17 Sep |
| 12.15pm APPT Auckland Main Event Day 2 |
| Sat 18 Sep |
| 12.15pm APPT Auckland Main Event Day 3 |
| Sun 19 Sep |
| 1.00pm - APPT Auckland Main Event Day 4 |
TOURNAMENT RULES
Click here for APPT tournament rules
| VENUE | Skycity Casino |
| LOCATION | Auckland , New Zealand |
| DATES | September 15-19, 2010 |
| BUY-IN | 3,250 NZD (2,275 USD) |
| CAP | 350 |
| SYDNEY MAIN EVENT | ||
| Position | Name | AUD |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Aaron Benton | 594,000 |
| 2. | Ernst Hermans | 381,348 |
| 3. | Leo Boxell | 213,840 |
| 4. | Wayne Carlson | 166,320 |
| 5. | Tom Grigg | 130,680 |
| 6. | Andrew Hiscox | 106,920 |
| 7. | Barry Forrester | 83,160 |
| 8. | David Formosa | 65,340 |
| 9. | Thomas Slifka | 47,520 |
| 10. | Jarred Graham | 30,888 |
| CEBU MAIN EVENT | ||
| Position | Name | PHP |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dong-bin Han | 7,410,000 |
| 2. | David Hilton | 5,090,000 |
| 3. | Sim Somyung | 2,900,000 |
| 4. | Kevin Clark | 2,036,420 |
| 5. | Terry Fan | 1,450,000 |
| 6. | Mark Pagsuyuin | 1,150,000 |
| 7. | Nick Pronk | 875,000 |
| 8. | Phillip Willcocks | 700,000 |
| 9. | Alexandr Tikholiz | 525,000 |
| 10. | Oleg Poluzhnikov | 410,000 |
